New Zealand, 1853, Chalon Portrait, circular die essay on thin paper. This was a Bank Note die trimmed close to circular frame, Very Fine. Scott No. 1E.
SG No. 1E; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d, 2d and 1s black plate proofs on medium thick wove paper. Unwatermarked. 1d upper right corner margin single (R. 1/2), 1s right margin single, 6d shows plate damaged "D", all with four mostly full to large margins; 1s with light creases and tone spot, still a Very Fine and scarce proof set. Scott No. 1P-3P.
SG No. 1P-3P; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine. London printing, Large Star watermark, four clear to large margins, strong rich color on bright paper, sharp strike of numeral "1" barred oval of Auckland; tear at top and some thin spots, fresh and Very Fine appearance, with clear 2015 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.
SG No. 1; £20,000 ($26,000). SG £20,000 ($26,000)
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SG £20,000 ($26,000)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull carmine. London printing, Large Star watermark. Vertical pair with most of top stamp and part of bottom torn away, cancelled by numeral "16" barred oval, matching "Port Victoria, New Zealand, AU 28, 1856" rimless backstamp on gray cover piece endorsed "H.M.S.", Fine and rare, This is the only recorded vertical pair used on piece or cover., with 2010 Odenweller certificate. Scott No. 1. Campbell Paterson No. A1a.
SG No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue. London printing, Large Star watermark. Balance of two London printings and eight Richardson printings, mostly with four margins, various shaded, one Richardson tied on piece; couple with small flaws, generally F.-V.F.
SG No. 2, 5; £3,800 ($4,940).

Complete Images. SG £3,800 ($4,940)
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SG £3,800 ($4,940)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark, cancelled by numeral "12" barred oval of Petre (Wanganui), large margins all around, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.
SG No. 2; £650 ($840). SG £650 ($840)
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SG £650 ($840)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d dull blue on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark. Clear to large margins, rich color and strong impression, tied by indistinct barred oval, matching "Wellington, New Zealand, JA 12, 1856" rimless backstamp on mourning cover to Lyttelton with Port Victoria (1.14) arrival cds, a F.-V.F. and scarce mourning cover use, with 1970 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 2. Campbell Paterson No. A2a.
SG No. 2; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s black, plate proof on wove paper. Unwatermarked, full margins including sheet margin at bottom and sides; some minor creasing, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 3P. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.
SG No. 3P; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

PROBABLY THE LARGEST RECORDED INTACT PROOF BLOCK OF THE 1SH VALUE, HAVING BEEN REMOVED FROM A LARGER BLOCK OF 60 STAMPS.

The impressions on this block are much more accurately laid down than on the 1d and 2d plates. Row 1/5 is the only re-entered position. A small area of weakness in the spandrels below the Queen's shoulder on the left is present in all positions and is a defect on the die. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s pale yellow green on blued paper. London printing, Large Star watermark, right margin pair with watermark letters "AGE" of "POSTAGE", cancelled by partial barred ovals, clear to large margins at bottom except small piece out, slightly in at top, bright shade with detailed impression; small flaws including tiny thin spots and crease in margin, Fine, ex-Pack, Forster. Scott No. 3 $12,000+. Campbell Paterson No. A6a.
SG No. 3; £11,000+ ($14,300).

A RARE 1S LONDON PRINTING FIRST ISSUE MARGIN PAIR SHOWING THE WATERMARK LETTERS "AGE" OF "POSTAGE". SG £11,000+ ($14,300)
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SG £11,000+ ($14,300)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, "11" in oval bar cancel of Port Ahuriri, ample to large margins, bright color on deeply blued paper, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (2).
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
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SG £2,000 ($2,600)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d bright red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, light "17" barred oval cancel of Christchurch, margins ample to just touching at bottom left, strong vibrant color, Fine, an attractive sound example of this scarce blue paper issue, with 2008 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (1).
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
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SG £2,000 ($2,600)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, barred "14" in oval cancel of Nelson, margins large to in at bottom; repaired tear at top, Fine appearance. Scott No. 4.
SG No. 4; £2,000 ($2,600). SG £2,000 ($2,600)
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SG £2,000 ($2,600)

New Zealand, 1855, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d red on blue paper, horizontal pair. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Huge margins except touched at bottom left, tied by two strikes of numeral "18" barred oval, matching "Otago, New-Zealand, JY 5 1858" rimless origin cds on blue folded cover to Moeraki, 1858 docketing at left, Very Fine and scarce pair used on domestic mail, with 1994 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 4. Campbell Paterson No. A1c (2).
SG No. 4; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

This was prepaid for the 2d per ½ oz. local post rate within the province of Otago. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, barred oval corner cancel leaving portrait virtually unobscured, ample to large margins, fresh vibrant color, Very Fine and attractive, choice so nice. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; £300 ($390). SG £300 ($390)
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SG £300 ($390)

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, neat "1" in barred oval cancel of Auckland, ample to large margins, rich color color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; £300 ($390). SG £300 ($390)
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SG £300 ($390)

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Horizontal strip of three with large to huge margins all around, strong color, cancelled and tied by two strikes of numeral "10" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New-Zealand, SP 27, 1857" rimless backstamp on blue folded cover to Halifax, England, endorsed "Via Melbourne" at top center, Halifax (1.13) arrival backstamp; horizontal file fold affects left stamp, right with corner crease and tiny repair above it, a Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Antipodes, with 1988 Holcombe opinion. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked. Large to huge margins except just shaving at top left, tied by numeral "10" barred oval, matching "Wellington, New Zealand, MY 21, 1856" rimless origin backstamp blue large part cover to Sydney, New South Wales, large "Sydney Ship Letter, JU 21, 1856" backstamp, Fine and scarce. Scott No. 5. Campbell Paterson No. A2b.
SG No. 5; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper, Re-entry variety (R. 8/11). Auckland printing, unwatermarked, unused without gum, full margins to slightly in, bright color and paper, F.-V.F. and rare plate variety, with 2000 R.P.S.N.Z. certificate. Scott No. 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5 var.; £3,000 as normal ($3,900). SG £3,000 as normal ($3,900)
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SG £3,000 as normal ($3,900)

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d Blue on blue paper, plate flaw colored spot above "Z" of "Zealand" (R. 9/9). Auckland printing, watermarked "K" of "Sands & Kenny", cancelled numeral "18" barred oval of Otago, close to large margins all around, Very Fine and choice plate flaw variety also showing watermark. Scott No. 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1Zc).
SG No. 5 var.; £300 as normal ($390); Estimate $500 - 750. SG £300 as normal ($390)
Est. $500-750 (Image)

SG £300 as normal ($390)
Est. $500-75

New Zealand, 1856, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, horizontal strip of three (R. 11/3-5) with Pos. 4 showing Re-Entry, large margins to touched, strong color, each neatly cancelled by numeral "18" barred oval of Otago; faint crease between left pair, fresh and F.-V.F. strip showing the re-entry variety. Scott No. 5, 5 var. Campbell Paterson No. A2b (1).
SG No. 5, 5 var.; £900 as singles ($1,170). SG £900 as singles ($1,170)
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SG £900 as singles ($1,170)

New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1s green on blue paper. Auckland printing, unwatermarked, sharp strike of numeral "10" obliterator of Wellington, left sheet margin single with full to large margins, beautiful color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice sheet margin single. Scott No. 6. Campbell Paterson No. A6b.
SG No. 6; £3,750 ($4,880). SG £3,750 ($4,880)
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SG £3,750 ($4,880)

New Zealand, 1858, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull orange, imperf. Unwatermarked, light barred oval cancel, ample to large margins, brilliant color, F.-V.F. and attractive. Scott No. 7. Campbell Paterson No. A1d (2).
SG No. 8; £800 ($1,040). SG £800 ($1,040)
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SG £800 ($1,040)

New Zealand, 1858, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull orange, imperf. Unwatermarked (R 5/8), barred "12" oval cancel of Petre, clear to large margins, rich bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 7. Campbell Paterson No. A1d (1).
SG No. 8; £800 ($1,040). SG £800 ($1,040)
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SG £800 ($1,040)

New Zealand, 1858, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull orange, imperf. Unwatermarked, large margins to touched at right, deep intense shade, cancelled by numeral "1" barred oval of Auckland and red London cds; small flaws, attractive with Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 7. Campbell Paterson No. A1d.
SG No. 8; £750 ($980). SG £750 ($980)
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SG £750 ($980)

New Zealand, 1858, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 1d dull orange on thick soft paper, imperf. Unwatermarked, horizontal pair, clear to large margins, bright strong color and paper, sharp numeral "7" barred oval; slight thin, fresh and Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 7. Campbell Paterson No. A1d (1).
SG No. 8; £1,500 as singles ($1,950). SG £1,500 as singles ($1,950)
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SG £1,500 as singles ($1,950)